World Most Famous Classic Car - BMW 328 Mille Miglia

In 1936, BMW (Bavarian Motor Works) introduced the Type 328. The vehicle was stylish and aerodynamic. The design of the vehicle, courtesy of Fritz Fiedler, provided excellent handling and the inline-six cylinder engine produced excellent performance. The engine featured a cast iron block and dual overhead valves per cylinder bank. The total output was around 80 horsepower. The engine was placed in the front and provided power to the rear wheels. The body panels were constructed of a light-weight alloy. The chassis was comprised of a tubular space frame construction.
As was sometimes the custom with many early European vehicles, the coachwork was handled by a custom coachbuilder. Examples exist where the famous Figoni et Falaschi Carrosserie of Paris, France outfitted the vehicle with exquisit designs.
The vehicle was very successful on the racing circuit winning such races as a class win at the Mille Miglia in 1938. In 1940 it was first in class and first overall. At the 1939 Le Mans 24 Hour race it place fifth overall and first in class. A 328 won the RAC Rally in 1939.
During the close of the 1940's, Jaguar introduced the XK-120, a vehicle that was similar in design to the BMW Type 328.

Engine: 6-cylinder
Valve linkage: ohv
Displacement: 1957 cc
Bore x stroke: 66 mm x 96 mm
Power output: 135 horsepower at 5500 rpm
Gearbox: 4 forward, 1 reverse
Wheel suspension: Front: floating axle with cross leaf spring
Rear: rigid axle with leaf spring
Foot brake: Hydraulic, drum
Hand brake: Mechanical
Tires: 5.50 x 16
Wheelbase: 96 in.
Overall dimensions: 156 x 59.6 x 43.2 in.
Weight: 1573 lbs.
Top speed: 120 mph
Year of construction: 1937-40
Number of vehicles produced: 3 in Munich, 3 at Touring in Milan















The latest News, BMW Concept Mille Miglia 2006 pays homage to the skills, successes and the visions of the motor sports pioneers of the past, created by its modern successors. On the surface, the BMW Concept Coupé unmistakably bears the traits of a racing sports icon. Its bodywork design is oriented on the BMW 328 Mille Miglia Touring Coupé, that legendary two-seater with which Fritz Huschke von Hanstein and Walter Bäumer drove home the victory during the Mille Miglia in 1940. Their speed record - average speed: 166.7 km/h - has remained until today. No other Mille Miglia victor - neither before nor since - ever travelled as fast as the BMW 328 Mille Miglia Coupé with its touring body, which was driven by the legendary “racing baron”.











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